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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

Business Manager - Commercial&Operations

Position Mission

Are you passionate about Corporate Law and acting as a strategic business partner?
ABB Robotics is undergoing a unique transformation with the announced acquisition of ABB Robotics by SoftBank Group, a global leader in technology, AI, and next-generation robotics.

In this context, we are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for Robotics in Brazil and Argentina, providing strategic legal advice and ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation, and strong support for business decisions, always with a pragmatic, commercial, and results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary legal reference for the Robotics business in Brazil and Argentina, providing generalist corporate legal support to leadership and business areas.

• Provide expert legal guidance on Corporate, Commercial, Labor, Governance, Compliance, and Ethics matters, including contract negotiation and management and legal risk assessment.

• Legally support strategic business initiatives, including partnerships, strategic alliances, commercial agreements, growth projects, and commercialization initiatives.

• Conduct legal risk assessments, delivering clear recommendations, legal opinions, and approvals aligned with global policies.

• Develop a strong understanding of business drivers, the robotics market, and the regulatory environment, supporting both legal and commercial decision-making.

• Lead high-exposure legal matters, including the management of relevant litigation, interaction with authorities, and coordination of external law firms.

• Support corporate governance activities, including board and committee meetings, corporate resolutions, corporate acts, and statutory filings in Brazil and Argentina.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, ensuring timely communication of impacts and recommendations to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law and active qualification as a lawyer.

• Proven experience acting as Legal Counsel or business-oriented legal advisor, with a generalist profile and strategic mindset.

• Experience leading complex, high-exposure legal matters with direct business impact.

• Strong ability in risk analysis, clear communication, and decision-making.

• Advanced English (written and spoken) for interaction with regional and global teams.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in the Robotics, Automation, Technology, or Industrial sectors.

• Regional experience or knowledge of Argentine legislation.

• Intermediate or advanced Spanish.

What We Offer

• Join a global company working on high-impact industrial projects.

• Career development opportunities with potential for growth within the organization.

• Hybrid work model, combining flexibility between in-person and remote work. #LI-Hybrid

About ABB Robotics Division

ABB Robotics is a global leader in automation solutions for various industrial sectors. With a robust portfolio that includes robots, control systems and intelligent software, we offer technologies that drive productivity, safety and digital transformation for our customers.

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